HSS2 Foundation

What is the main purpose of workplace safety and health regulations?

• a) To increase employee salaries
• b) To protect employees from harm
• c) To reduce working hours
• d) To promote employee vacations

Who has the responsibility to provide employees with a safe and healthy working environment?

• a) Only employees
• b) Only employers
• c) Both employers and employees
• d) Government agencies

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of employers in the workplace?

• a) Providing necessary training
• b) Ensuring employees follow regulations
• c) Reducing the risk of injuries and illnesses
• d) Filing employee taxes

What should employees do if they encounter unsafe conditions or practices in the workplace?

• a) Ignore them
• b) Report them to their employer immediately
• c) Discuss them with colleagues
• d) Post about them on social media

What are some potential consequences for employers who fail to provide a safe working environment?

• a) Employee promotions
• b) Legal and financial penalties
• c) Tax deductions
• d) Employee bonuses

How can the human and financial costs of workplace accidents and illnesses be reduced?

• a) By increasing employee salaries
• b) By implementing safety protocols and training
• c) By extending working hours
• d) By reducing employee benefits

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential cost of workplace accidents and illnesses?

• a) Medical bills
• b) Lost wages
• c) Employee training costs
• d) Legal penalties

What is the primary goal of providing employees with safety training?

• a) To increase working hours
• b) To reduce employee salaries
• c) To ensure they follow regulations
• d) To enable them to work safely

What is the role of employees in ensuring workplace safety?

• a) To ignore safety regulations
• b) To report unsafe conditions to their employer
• c) To bypass safety protocols
• d) To hide safety resources

What must employers do to reduce the risk of injuries and illnesses in the workplace?

• a) Increase working hours
• b) Ignore safety regulations
• c) Follow all applicable health and safety regulations
• d) Reduce employee benefits